OB/GYN Physician for Pueblo, CO (Locum)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
81003, Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/15/24
UCHealth Women's Health Center of Pueblo is looking an OB/GYN to fill a position!
Details:
- Prefers a candidate that can start on OCT 7. Can do EMERGENCY CREDENTIALING with an ACTIVE CO License
- This is an 8-10 week assignment.
- Practice Type: OB/GYN
- Locum tenens work at satellite locations: NO
- Locum tenens require hospital privileges: Yes
- No. of hospitals the locum tenens will cover: 1 (UCHealth Parkview)
- Reason for coverage: Provider out for planned medical event
- Total number of beds: 350
- Trauma level: III
Schedule:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Hospital - 24hr call; Office/Clinic: 8:30-5
- Saturday & Sunday: 24hr call
- Call Schedule: 2 weekday calls per week, 1 weekend call per month
- 24-Hour in house: NO
- By: Rounds, On Call @ hotel
Caseload:
- Low risk pregnancy: 40%
- High risk pregnancy: 20%
- C-Section: 23%
- Office GYN: 30%
- Surgical GYN: 10%
- Response time: 18 mins.
- Average Number of Patiends per physician per day: Clinic - 22; Hospital - 1
- Average Number of deliveries per physician per week: 3
- Average Number of GYN Surgeries per week: Hospital - 3
- OB/GYNs in the group: 3, 1 Mid-levels
- Locum tenens physician required to supervise other healthcare providers: Yes, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Other OB/GYNs be present during our locum tenens coverage: Yes
Worksite Resources:
- Lab & Ultrasound onsite performed by Tech
- No. of exam rooms: 17
- Office ancillary staff: 1:1-1:1.25 MA Coverage, 1 Sonographer
- Office equipment: Colpo, LEEP, Hand-held U/S, "formal" U/S, office hysteroscope (EndoSee). Busy IUD practice, Nexplanon.
- Documentation System: EPIC (Clinic & Hospital)
Hospital Services:
- Nursery Services: Level II (ability to transfer to higher level NICU)
- Consultative services not represented: UroGyne, MFM, GynOnc, REI
- Referral/Transfer Protocol: Transfers are via in-house DocLine run by UCHealth Corporate.
- Will the Locum tenens be involved in covering/supervising teaching services: Yes, as much or as little as you'd like. FamMed residents on L&D. Med students & occ. interns in office
Required Procedures:
- Low risk pregnancy Pts with pre-existing problems, history of twins, history of toxemia, pyelonephritis, hyperemesis,etc.
- High risk pregnancy Pt.s with toxemia, diabetes, Class II or higher cardiacs, chronic lung problems, chronic renal disease, etc.
- FHR interpretation NST/CST/FSE
- OB ultrasounds Performance of Interpretation, Level I/screening (viability)
- Routine delivery Vaginal, low forceps, decision-making for C-section
- Complicated delivery C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions, etc.
- VBACs
- Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
- Office/minor gynecology IUD, Cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.
- Surgical gynecology * open laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only tubal ligation, LOAs, chromal tubation, operative/major (includes diagnostic) ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOAs
- OB ultrasounds Performance of Level II/targeted (anatomic)
Submission Requirements
- Board Certified OB/GYN (can accept residency trained, but not not board certified)
- NRP Certified
- CO License - HIGHLY PREFERRED
- would like someone to start Oct 7. Can do emergency credentialing with an active CO license
The compassionate providers at Womens Health Center of Pueblo provide high-quality care to women of all ages.
They offer comprehensive care to meet your unique needs by utilizing state-of-the-art technology combined with years of experience to provide exceptional gynecological and obstetric care in Pueblo. Call us today to book your appointment with one of our doctors.
Our Ob/GYN practice takes pride in caring for the women in our community.
We understand that every woman has unique concerns, and we approach each of our patients individually. Whether its your first well-woman exam, a visit to discuss contraception, your first pregnancy, or you need answers about menopause, our caring staff is here to ensure your comfort.